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So who do you think pats will keep next year? For some reason I don't see McGowan back but I'd love to see him back if he's the same as he was in 09.

Page has not done anything noticeable from what I've seen. James Sanders is solid and I expect him back. Chung is a stud enough said. And Meriweather has a lot of talent but some people are thinking pats are going to trade him. I can't see them letting a talent like him go but, hey I didn't see them getting rid of Maroney or Moss either. I like Sergio Brown from the few plays he's gotten in there and they gave him a 4 year contract so he should be back.

If Bernard Pollard hit free agency(doubtful) I'd LOVE to see him here. Plays with a lot of intensity. And he wouldn't be able to hurt any of our players anymore.

I'm going with Sanders,Chung,Meriweather, Brown, and some veteran safety.

So who do you think pats will keep next year? For some reason I don't see McGowan back but I'd love to see him back if he's the same as he was in 09.
Page has not done anything noticeable from what I've seen. James Sanders is solid and I expect him back. Chung is a stud enough said. And Meriweather has a lot of talent but some people are thinking pats are going to trade him. I can't see them letting a talent like him go but, hey I didn't see them getting rid of Maroney or Moss either. I like Sergio Brown from the few plays he's gotten in there and they gave him a 4 year contract so he should be back.
If Bernard Pollard hit free agency(doubtful) I'd LOVE to see him here. Plays with a lot of intensity. And he wouldn't be able to hurt any of our players anymore.
I'm going with Sanders,Chung,Meriweather, Brown, and some veteran safety.
What do you guys think?

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i think its worth pointing out that in his early games texan fans loved him for that

now they cant stand his poor tackling (no form) and his complete inability to cover (worst ever pass defence)

Pollard is only 2 years older than Chung. Maybe I haven't seen enough of the guy but from what I saw him do vs the texans and ravens I though he was pretty good. I know stats don't tell the whole story but he makes turnovers and has a lot of tackles.

Meriweather really doesn't appear to be the answer at free safety w/ Chung at SS. It's worth it to have Chung at SS because of all the plays he can bust up at the line of scrimmage, but given that he's below average in coverage, our free safety better be great in coverage and never let the defense get behind him, a mistake Meriweather keeps making. What makes sense is for BB to draft one of the top corners coming out of college and move that guy to free safety a la Antrel Rolle or Malcolm Jenkins. A free safety who prevents the big play and is never out of position + a healthy Leigh Bodden would complete the secondary perfectly.

I would like to see New England trade Meriweather, if possible, for a 2011 or future draft pick. He has admitted to playing like an individualist on defense and has been spoken to and benched by Belichick this season. Perhaps, he isn't a nonconformist yet, but he still gives you reason to be concern about him long term. Like Maroney, how long will his draft position afford him leeway before your patience wears thin. His decision making is questionable at times. And he isn't a true play-maker or the impact player his talent would suggest. Does New England miss him as a starter on defense like they would Wlifork or McCourty?

In free agency, I would consider signing Eric Weddle if he isn't in San Diego's future plans.

I would resign McGowan. He plays on special teams too. Perhaps, you resign Page to a one-year deal. I haven't watched enough of him to write him off. I say, give him and McGowan another year.

I thought we would hang on to Meri until the end of his rookie contract then let him go to free agency. I think it would be nice to draft another young safety, and there is the luxury of having all these picking slots. It would be nice to draft a good cover safety to complement the people we now have. A good corner/safety would be perfect as it would add depth to two very important positions.

Yes, I would look at safety and corner as two positions to draft in the first three rounds, and it would be best to have one player to cover both needs. I'm happy with Chung and Sanders and Brown. Hard to think about McCowan because his playing style leads to injuries.